HANSON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting of
MARCH 7, 2001
Members Present: Philip Lindquist, Chairman
David Harris, Vice Chairman
Gerard LeBlanc, Clerk
Joan DiLillo, Member
Gordon Coyle, Member
Others Present: Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson
I. CALL TO ORDER - 7:32 p.m.
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Minutes of Meeting of February 21, 2001
Motion to Accept the Minutes of the Meeting of February 21, 2001: Gordon Coyle
Second: Gerard LeBlanc
Vote: 3-0
III. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT’S REPORT
Master Plan Committee
Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson reported that no Master Plan Committee meetings are scheduled at the present time.
Hanson Trails Committee
Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson reported that no Hanson Trails Committee meetings are scheduled at the present time.
Zoning Bylaw Committee
Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson reported that the next meeting of the Zoning Bylaw Committee is scheduled for March 12. Lila Coyle has taken over responsibility for the committee while Town Planner Noreen O’Toole is on her extended sick leave.
Update on Other Issues
The Board reviewed a letter to be sent to the Board of Selectmen on Charles Street
and an Access Determination onCharles Street. Member Gerard LeBlanc asked that the drainage easement be listed as a condition on the Determination.
IV. APPOINTMENTS
8:00 P.M. - Thomas Sexton
Horsley & Witten, Inc.
The Committee met with Thomas Sexton of Hoarsley & Witten, Inc. of Sandwich for a presentation on the company’s municipal consulting work including some recent projects. Most of the conversation was devoted to the company’s involvement in an over age 55, 30-unit housing development in Duxbury. Other area boards with whom the company has worked are the Halifax, Hingham, Kingston, and Marshfield Planning Boards and the Halifax and Hingham Conservation Commissions.
8:30 P.M. - Continued Definitive Subdivision Public Hearing
Rye Hill Estates, Off Whitman Street
The Board met with Sheila Niksa, her daughter, Deborah Brennock, and their engineer John DeLano of John DeLano Associates of East Bridgewater for a continued definitive subdivision hearing for Rye Hill Estates. Also present was the Board’s review engineer, Michael Perrault of P.M.P. Associates.
Mr. DeLano noted that he had revised the definitive subdivision plan presented to the Board for the October 18, 2000 hearing to incorporate comments from the review engineer. The new plan is dated February 22, 2001. Mr. DeLano’s response to each item on the review engineer’s October 18, 2000 letter were outlined in a letter from his firm dated February 26, 2001.
A review of the plan by the Conservation Commission, he said, necessitated the elimination of one lot bringing the new total to five lots. It also resulted in a revision of the drainage system, he said. The Commission is not going to do a final order of conditions, Mr. DeLano said, until the Planning Board completes its deliberation on the plan. A Drainage Report & Design Objective Summary dated July 5, 2000 was also revised on February 22, 2001, he noted. Mr. DeLano outlined the drainage changes and report with the Board.
Mr. DeLano said that he and his clients have met with the developer of the adjacent parcel. What they could do if there was a connection, he said, is eliminate a detention pond on their plans and make a connection to Rye Hill Estates that would have no impact on its drainage system. Chairman Philip Lindquist suggested that one of the entrance roads be eliminated. Mr. DeLano said that his client wanted to proceed rather than wait for the other developer to present his revised plans with more dialogue to take place between the two developers in the future.
Chairman Lindquist questioned the slope and was advised that it is 1 to 3. David Harris asked the height of the retaining wall at the cul-de-sac and was told it was 4 1/2 feet at the highest. He also asked about a swale. Mr. DeLano said that in some areas where it was steep the plans will be revised to show some rip rap to slow down the flow as requested in P.M.P.’s report.
At the meeting, Mr. Perrault recommended that the developer work something out with the Conservation Commission to remove from the plan the fence it has requested around one of the catch basins suggesting that it “may be a little overkill.” Gerard LeBlanc said the Board should require a detail design from a structural engineer for the retaining wall. Mr. Perrault noted that the contractor will need a building permit for the retaining wall. Mr. DeLano said that he would have no problem submitting a detail.
Chairman Philip Lindquist noted that the Police Chief stated in an October 24, 2000 letter than he saw no problems with the proposal. Water Superintendent Edward Reed stated in a November 21, 2000 letter that the plans do not follow the Hanson Water Department’s Rules and Regulations for the installation of the new main. Administrative Assistant Barbara Ferguson said that Mr. Reed’s comments were on the original plan submitted not on the revised plan currently before the Board. Acting Fire Chief John Bergeron stated in a March 2, 2001 letter that the proposed hydrant at the end of the cul-de-sac should be eliminated. The hydrant located on the plan at the beginning of the cul-de-sac would be better suited for the department’s needs, he said.
Chief Bergeron said he had discussed the main and hydrants with Mr. Reed. Mr. DeLano said he would meet with Mr. Reed.
Mr. Lindquist then read the waivers from the Hanson Planning Board Rules and Regulations requested in Mr. DeLano’s letter of February 26, 2001. The waivers requested were: Section 6.5.6 Dead End Street; Section 6.6 Storm Drains; Section 7.4.44 Headwalls; and Section Plate 1.
Mr. DeLano said the dead end street named Tag Way is longer than 500 feet on centerline. The request was for a dead end street of 897.24 feet.
Motion to approve Waiver #1, Section 6.5.6 Dead End Street: David Harris
Second: Gordon Coyle
Vote: 5-0
As to Waiver #2, Mr. DeLano said that a few of the drainage pipes have less than the required minimum design velocity of 2.5 fps of flow. He said that he had designed deep sump catch basins and designed the catch basins with hoods to prevent sedimentation of pipes. Mr. LeBlanc said that P.M.P. should provided a written explanation as to why he recommends that the waiver be allowed, and Mr. Perrault agreed to send a letter addressing the issue.
The same request was made for Waiver #3 which requested that the distance from the roadway line to the ends of the drain outlets be reduced at STA 3+00 from 65 feet to 5 feet and at STA 6+10 and STA 6+25 from 65 to 10 feet, and Mr. Perrault said he would detail his recommendation in a letter.
Following a discussion of potential problems related to the Waiver #4 request, Mr. DeLano said he intended to revise the plan. Waiver #4 sought permission for only 2.5 feet of cover from STA 6+28 to STA 7+74, from DMH 4 to outfall, from CB8 to CB7, from CB7 to outfall and from DMH6 to outfall. Mr. DeLano said Class 5 RCP would be used. Also, requested was only 1.5 feet of cover from STA 0+11 to STA 2+70 and from DMH2 to outfall with ductile iron pipe to be used. The discussion involved ways in which the 3.5 feet of cover requirement could be met.
Gerard LeBlanc said that Mr. DeLano should ask for a radius waiver. At the conclusion of the discussion is was agreed that a extension in time for Planning Board action and a continuation would be required.
Motion to continue the public hearing to April 4, 2001 @ 8:00 p.m.: David Harris
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
Motion to extend the time for Planning Board action on the subdivision to April 11, 2001: David Harris
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
V. NEW BUSINESS
Memo from Town Planner Noreen O’Toole
Easement/Trail Swap
The Board reviewed a February 28, 2001 memorandum from Town Planner Noreen O’Toole to Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis regarding the possibility of an easement transfer on Elm Street.
Letter from Hayes & Fox
61A Land on Pembroke Town Line
The Board noted a letter from Hayes & Fox, Attorneys at Law of Norwell, regarding a notice of intent to sell or convert agricultural land under Chapter 61A. Most of the parcel is located in Pembroke. Only a 360 square foot triangular portion of the parcel lies in Hanson to the rear of 469 South Street.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn: David Harris
Second: Joan DiLillo
Vote: 5-0
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